Night One of 500 Songs for Kids 2011 started with a packed house and a diverse lineup of artists for the first night of this ten day musical charity marathon. I-Tegrity got the crowd fired up with KC & The Sunshine Band's "That's The Way (I Like It)." Clad in their signature kilts, The Lost Boys, who have performed every year, returned to the stage to perform Men Without Hat's "The Safety Dance." Dodekapus, made up of several members from The Back Pockets, filled the stage with an army of dancers to perform Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation." Other highlights included: Paul Warner covering Smashing Pumpkins' "Today," Oh Dorian's solo performance of Bright Eyes' "First Day of My Life," Marshall Ruffin's soulful rendition of Muddy Waters' "I Just Want To Make Love To You," and Six Shot Revival's "Sweet Emotion" by Aerosmith. Check out all of Night 1's photos!
May 02, 2011
August 16, 2010
Mixtape Visits Macon
Friday, August 13 Mixtape Atlanta traveled south to cover The Blue Indian's Showcase 2010 featuring artists across Georgia as well as some bands from bordering North Carolina. The all day showcase kicked off with Atlanta natives Young Orchids. After their set and watching a rousing performance by Harvard, Young Orchids hit the streets of Macon to explore the city and Mixtape Atlanta joined in on the fun.
After the sun went down, bands continued to load in and out of The 567. Athens' Modern Skirts closed out the night with an energetic set full of songs mostly off their new EP, Happy EP.Check out the day's photos here.August 13, 2010
The Blue Indian's Showcase 2010
Skip work early and head down to Macon for an impressive showcase of regional Georgia and North Carolina bands at The Blue Indian's Showcase 2010. Modern Skirts headline the event at The 567 located at 533 Cherry Street in downtown Macon. Doors open at 2PM and Young Orchids perform first making sure to start the show right. Also on the bill: Oh Dorian [full band], Cult of Riggonia, Xavii, Junior Astronomers, Alec Stanley Seven, and Harvard. Admission is $12.
April 19, 2010
Gimme More
Last week we started our countdown to this year's 500 Song for Kids event with a daily announcement of some confirmed bands who are scheduled to perform. This year's theme is the 500 Greatest Era-Defining Songs of All Time, and we can't wait to see who will be assigned which song. 500 Songs for Kids 2010 will be at Smith's Olde Bar from April 29- May 8 every night starting at 6:45PM. Nightly tickets are now on-sale as well as an all-nights pass; get tickets now! All proceeds benefit Songs for Kids Foundation, which brings music to children's hospitals and special needs camps throughout the year. Now, drumroll please- more bands you don't want to miss...
StoneRider (April 30, Night 2)
Oh Dorian (May 1, Night 3)
Rebecca Loebe (May 4, Night 6)
Sam Thacker (May 5, Night 7)
The 54 (May 6, Night 8)
